ASN: Vitamin D, Omega-3 Do Not Benefit Kidney Health in T2DM
eGFR did not significantly change with supplementation vs placebo in patients with type 2 diabetes.
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Treatment Choice for T2DM in Obese Teens Tied to Later Kidney Disease Risk
Odds of diabetic kidney disease higher in obese teens receiving medical therapy vs bariatric surgery for T2DM.
Weight-Loss Counseling With Group Visits Improves HbA1c
Weight management/group medical visit arm had lower diabetes medication use, greater weight loss.
Diagnosis of Treatment-Resistant Hypertension Predicts Mortality Outcomes in T2D
For patients with type 2 diabetes, apparent treatment-resistant hypertension increases risk for cardiovascular events and mortality.
Type 2 Diabetes Linked to Higher Risk for Vertebral Fractures
Patients with both T2DM, previous vertebral fracture have twofold risk for incident nonvertebral fracture.
In T2DM Patients, Anemia Tied to Diabetic Retinopathy
In patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, anemia is associated with the development of diabetic retinopathy.
Weight Loss Maintenance Important for Cardiometabolic Risk Control in T2D
A larger percentage of weight loss regained after an intensive lifestyle intervention was positively associated with certain cardiometabolic risk factors in type 2 diabetes.
Patients With T2DM Who Have Flu More Likely to Be Hospitalized
Mortality risk for flu-related hospitalizations lower for those with vs without type 2 diabetes.
SGLT2 Inhibitors Protect Against Kidney Disease in T2DM
Reduction seen for risk of dialysis, transplantation, or death due to kidney disease.
Type 2 Diabetes Prevalent Among People Living With HIV
Approximately 1 in 5 people with HIV also has prevalent DM, and control of hemoglobin A1c levels in these patients may have a beneficial effect on CD4 counts.
Glycemic Control Worse Than Thought in Adults With T1DM
Rates of both acute and chronic complications significantly increase with increasing HbA1c.
How Does Health Status Affect Insulin Use in Older Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes?
Among older individuals with type 2 diabetes, insulin use is least prevalent in those in good health, and discontinuation of insulin treatment is most likely in healthier patients.
Primary Care Use Aids Patients With Diabetes and Coexisting Psych Disorders
More primary care for patients with mental health, substance use disorders may affect diabetes severity.
ACA Provided Care to 1.9 Million People With Diabetes
Adjusted uninsured rates down 17% for people with undiagnosed diabetes after ACA.
Cardiorenal Disease Is the Most Common CVD Manifestation in Patients With T2D
Cardiorenal disease is commonly the first cardiovascular disease manifestation in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Adopting a Healthy Lifestyle Significantly Reduces Risk for Incident Diabetes
Researchers conducted a systematic review to summarize research that has investigated the effect of healthy lifestyle habits on incident diabetes and prognosis for patients with T2D.
Gaps in Physician Knowledge, Management of Prediabetes Identified
Primary care doctors have limited knowledge about screening, management for prediabetes.
Essential Steps to Implementing Guidelines for Cognitive Dysfunction in Diabetes
Evidence to date suggests that the risk for all-cause dementia is 40% to 60% higher in patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
Depression May Attenuate Physical Activity Gains in Diabetes Prevention Programs
Primary care diabetes prevention programs that promote physical activity become less effective when patients experience depressive symptoms.
ESC Guidelines Updated for Managing CVD in Diabetes
Guidelines address lifestyle recommendations, individualized BP targets, SGLT2 inhibitor, GLP1-RA treatment.
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